Rotary shelf device



Oct. 17, 1961 J. w. WILSON 3,004,745

ROTARY SHELF DEVICE Filed Sept. 5, 1958 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Jame; l/V.Wl/JOH INVENTOR.

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BY fl 0 ATTUR/VfVJ r r 3,004,745 Patented Oct. 17, 1961 The presentinvention relates to a rotary shelf device, and more particularlyrelates to an improvement in such a device which is adapted forinstallation in kitchen cabinets, bars and other spaces in order to makeitems located in the back of the space readily available for easyaccess.

Generally rotary shelf devices have been used for attachment to kitchenshelves and cabinets, on counters, and other places to make stored goodsmore readily available for access or, to provide an attractive apparatusfor display of goods so as tomake them readily available for observationand selection. The present invention is directed to improvements in suchan apparatus.

It is an object of this invention to provide a rotary shelf device witha pressure sensitive adhesive coating so that the shelf may be quicklyinstalled on any type of material and in the desired location.

A further object of the present invention is the provision of aremovable cover that provides an attractive and easy to clean surface.

Yet a further object of the present invention is the provision of aninexpensive installation means which also provides a bearing point forthe revolving shelf.

A still further object of the present invention is the provision of arotaryshelf device having a plurality of shelves.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a simple,inexpensive, and easy to manufacture rotatable shelf device.

Other and further objects, features and advantages will be apparent fromthe following description of presently preferred embodiments of theinvention, given for the purpose of disclosure and taken in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawing where like character references designatelike parts throughout the several views, and where:

FIGURE 1 is an elevational view illustrating a rotary shelf deviceaccording to the present invention,

FIGURE 2 is a view taken along the line 22 of FIGURE 1,

FIGURE 3 is an enlarged partial view, in cross-section, taken along theline 33 of FIGURE 1 illustrating the pivot connection and a modifiedmeans for installation,

FIGURE 4 is an enlarged fragmentary view, in crosssection, illustratingone means of installation and a removable shelf cover,

FIGURE 5 is a side elevational view illustrating a modified form of thepresent invention having a plurality of rotary shelves, and

FIGURE 6 is a fragmentary view taken along the line 6-6 of FIGURE 5.

Referring now to the drawings and particularly to FIGURES 1, 2 and 3,thereference numeral 10 generally designates the rotary shelf device ofthe present invention and includes generally the circular shelf 12 whichis securely mounted upon pivot member 16 which projects through thebearing plate 14 which is adapted to be secured to kitchen cabinets,shelves, counters and the like as will be more fully described herein.

The rotary shelf 12 is preferably circular and may be made of anydesired material such as metal, wood or plastic. A retaining band 18 maybe provided around the outer periphery of shelf 12 to act as a guardrail to retain goods on the shelf 12. The shelf 12 is preferablyprovided with a hole 13 for a press fit mounting of the shelf 12 on thepivot member 16. The pin member 16 may be permanently secured to theshelf 12 by a head (not shown) formed on the top of the pin member16.The bearing, plate may be comprised of any desirable material such aswood, metal or plastic and is provided with an'opening 15 and a dimpledwasher 17, if desired, for the passage of pivot member 16 whichpreferably is a steel pin. Thus the shelf 12 and. the pivot member 16rotate as a unit and are supported on the hole 15 or the washer 17. Thisis preferable as the shelf 12 is prevented from tipping over whenunbalanced loads might pull the shelf'off a loosely fitting center pin.

Referring to FIGURES 1, 2 and 4, one method and means of installation ofthe rotary shelf device to a desired member 40 is shown. Tacks or nails22 are provided which have a point 24 and a round head 26. These tacks22 project through the bearing plate 14 and secure the rotary shelfdevice 10 to the desired member 40. Also it is noted that the round head26 provides a bearing surface or slidable support for the shelf member12 which is desirable if the shelf is heavily loaded or unevenly loaded.Preferably a plurality of tacks 22 are circularly spaced around andthrough the bearing plate 14.

Referring now to FIGURE 3, another method and means of securing therotary shelf 10 to a desired location is shown. A pressure sensitiveadhesive coating 20 is provided on the lower surface of the bearingplate 14. As this type of adhesive is well known no further descriptionis believed necessary. Thus, the rotary shelf 10 may be installed in thedesired location by merely pressing the bearing plate 14 or shelf 12into position. This method of installation is advantageous in manyinstances where securing means such as the tacks 22 are not desired orcould not be. used because of the nature of the location such as metalkitchen cabinets.

Referring now to FIGURE 4, a removable cover 30, which is preferablyplastic, includes an annular band 34 and an integral web 32 of the samesize as the shelf 12 may be provided to form a protective and easy toclean structure over the shelf 12. This plastic cover may be of anydesired color or pattern so as to provide the desirable decorativequalities. Furthermore, by the use of this cover 30 with its annularband 34 the retaining band 18 may be omitted from the shelf 12.

Referring now to FIGURES 5 and 6, a rotary shelf device having aplurality of shelves is shown. In addition to the shelf 12 a similarshelf 38 is provided which is secured to shelf 12 by supporting means36-. The supporting means 36 may be a wooden dowel and may be secured tothe shelf 12 by nails 39, screws (not shown), or any other conventionalmeans. Shelves 38 and 12 could also be provided with a plastic cover 30if desired, in which case the cover for the lower shelf could beprovided with a slit and opening for removal and installation on thelower shelf. Of course, a plurality of shelves could be provided andvarious means could be used to interconnect them. And, of course, theshelf 12 may as shown in FIGURE 6 rotate on or with the pivot member 16,espmially if used with the tack installation so that unbalanced loadsmay be supported on the tack heads 26.

In use, the entire assembly is preferably permanently assembled at thefactory with the bearing plate 14 secured to the shelf 12 by the pin 16.In installing the shelf the pressure required to imbed the tacks orsecure the adhesive may easily be transmitted through the shelf 12 tothe tack heads 26 or the bearing plate 14, thus requiring nothing morefor installation than placing the shelf 10 in location and firmlypressing downward on the entire assembly. The shelf 12 or plurality ofshelves 12 and 38 may then be provided with a plastic cover 30. Theshelf 12 now may be freely rotated with respect to the bearing plate 14to place the shelf and its goods in the desired position. In the case ofthe tack supports 22 with the round head 26 the shelf 12 is providedwith additional and inexpensive supports or bearing surfaces. It isnoted that from time to time the plastic covers 30 may be convenientlyremoved and cleaned and reinstalled without the necessity of removingthe rotary shelf device 10.

The present invention, therefore, is well adapted to carry out theobjects and attain the ends and advantages mentioned as well as othersinherent therein. While presently preferred embodiments of the inventionare given for the purpose of disclosure, numerous changes in the detailsof construction and arrangement of parts a may be made which willreadily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art which areencompassed within the spirit of the invention and the scope of theappended claims.

What is claimed is:

1. A rotary shelf device comprising a bearing plate, a pivot memberprojecting from the bearing plate, a shelf mounted on said pivot member,a retaining band secured to the periphery of said shelf,'and a pluralityof round headed tacks projecting through and securing the bearing plateto a desired structure, said tack heads slidably supporting therotatable shelf.

2. A rotatable shelf device comprising a bearing, plate, a pivot membersecured from the bearing plate, a shelf mounted on said pivot member,and a washable plastic cover including an annular band and an integralWeb of the same size as said shelf said band positioned around theperiphery of the shelf and extending about the shelf.

3. The invention of claim 2 including a pressuresensitive adhesiveformed on the lower side of the bearing plate whereby the rotary shelfmay be secured to a desired structure.

4. The invention of claim 2 including a plurality of round headed tacksprojecting through and securing said bearing plate to a desiredstructure, said tack heads slidably supporting the first rotatableshelf.

5. A rotatable shelf device comprising a bearing plate,

a pivot member projecting from the bearing plate, a first shelf mountedon said pivot member, a support member secured to said first rotatableshelf, a second shelf secured to said support member .and spacedparallel from said first shelf, and a washable plastic cover removablyattached to each shelf, said cover including an annular band and anintegral web of the same size as said shelf said band positioned aroundthe periphery of the shelf and extending above the shelf. 6. Theinvention of claim 5 including a pressure sensitive adhesive formed onthe lower side of the bearing plate whereby the rotary shelf may besecured to a desired structure.

7. The invention of claim 5 including a plurality of round headed tacksprojecting through and securing said bearing surface to a desiredstructure, said tack heads slidably supporting the first rotatableshelf.

8. A rotary shelf device'comprising a bearing plate, a pivot memberprojecting from the bearing plate, a first shelf member mounted on saidpivot'member, a support member secured to said first rotatable shelf, asecond shelf secured to said support member and spaced parallel fromsaid first shelf, and a plurality of round headed tacks projectingthrough and securing said bearing plate to a desired structure, saidtack head slidably supporting the first rotatable shelf.

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